is a Japanese R&B singer who debuted as a musician in 2008 with the song "Because...," a collaboration with LGYankees. Since then, she has collaborated on a number of singles with R&B musicians. In 2011, she broke into the top 10 on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart with her two collaborations with the group Cliff Edge: "The Answer" from her second album Answer, as well as "Endless Tears" from the group's greatest hits album Best of Love.
Biography Nakamura's mother is of Spanish and Filipino origin, while her father is Japanese. Influenced by her parents, she grew up surrounded by Western music from an early age.
In October 2011, Nakamura switched labels from King Records to Pony Canyon's KnifeEdge, releasing her song "Never Let Me Go" as her first release.
Discography Albums Year Album information Chart position Total sales (subscription only) 2010Cure456,400 2011Answer2311,000
Extended plays Year Album information 2010Step By Step2011Moment
Singles Singles as lead artist Release Title Notes Chart positions AlbumBillboard Japan Hot 100RIAJ digital tracks2010"First Desire" feat. Hiro from LGYankees, YamazaruPromotional single, music video filmed 88 25Cure"Waiting for Love" feat. NoaPromotional single — 312011 — 29Answer"The Answer" feat. Cliff EdgePromotional single, music video filmed 47 8"Let Go"Promotional single, M-Flo cover — 6M-Flo Tribute: Stitch the Future and Past"Never Let Me Go"Debut digital single under Pony Canyon — 22-
Singles as featured artist Release Artist Title Notes Chart position AlbumBillboard Japan Hot 100RIAJ digital tracks 2008LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura"Because..."Charted in 2009, music video filmed — 83No Doubt!!!: No Limit2009Noa feat. Maiko NakamuraPromotional single — 13Lucy Love: Season IILGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura"Love Sick" — 16Made in LGYankeesSo-Ta feat. Maiko Nakamura"Precious Days" — 13Why2010T CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura — 18Re:BirthZushi Sankyōdai with Maiko Nakamura"Love for You..." — 44Z3 Drive Music2011 CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura"Endless Tears"Promotional single, music video filmed 26 2Best of LoveFirework DJs"This Love" mix Maiko NakamuraDigital single — 66-KG duet with Maiko NakamuraPromotional single — 13Still Goes On...CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura"The Distance"Promotional single, music video filmed 24 11Love Symphony
Other appearances Release Artist Title Album2009LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura"Because..." (Live)No Doubt!!!: No Limit Live 2008 (DVD)Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura"Tsuki no Hikari" (DJ No.2 (LGYankees) Remix)Lucy Love Winter Season2010So-Ta feat. Maiko Nakamura"Precious Days" (Live)No Doubt Life!!: Live Tour 2009 (DVD)Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura"Tsuki no Hikari" (Live)Maiko Nakamura feat. Hiro from LGYankees, Yamazaru"First Desire" (Live)LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura"Because..." (Live)"Because... (LG Mega Mix!!!!!)"No Doubt Tracks
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